‘Irresponsible and suspicious’: Lebanon PM Nawaf Salam slams Hezbollah’s rocket attack on Israel

Key Highlights

• Salam characterised the escalation as "an irresponsible and suspicious act that jeopardises Lebanon’s security and safety and provides Israel with pretexts to continue its aggression." The Government’s Stance In a statement posted to the social media platform X, Salam emphasised his administration's commitment to preventing the country from being drawn into the escalating conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran.
• “We will not allow the country to be dragged into new adventures, and we will take all necessary measures to apprehend the perpetrators and protect the Lebanese people,” the prime minister said.
• Earlier, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) responded to the rocket fire with "large-scale strikes" across Lebanon, targeting what it described as Hezbollah infrastructure and launch sites. Published: 02 Mar 2026, 07:33 am ISTShare Related TopicsUS Israel War on IranIDFLebanonHezbollahRead articles on appSubscribe to our NewsletterGet Latest Mathrubhumi Updates in EnglishFollowDisclaimer: Kindly avoid objectionable, derogatory, unlawful and lewd comments, while responding to reports.
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